In Remembrance of Shirley Feibus Alperin

Shirley Feibus Alperin

Shirley Feibus Alperin, 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in the Long Term Memory Support Unit of Newbridge on the Charles, Dedham, Massachusetts. She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Morris and Freida Solomon and remained in Scranton until she moved to nearby Waverly, Pennsylvania and Palm Beach, Florida.

Shirley was a lifelong member of Temple Israel of Scranton and was actively involved in both the Temple and its Sisterhood. She also served on, and at various times headed the boards of the United Jewish Campaign Women’s Division, Hadassah, and Brandeis Women. She was an avid golfer and long-standing member of the Glen Oak Country Club Women’s Golf League.

She enjoyed travel and the arts and was a philanthropist throughout her life. She will be remembered for her impeccable sense of style and her flair for entertaining. Shirley was loved by her many friends and family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Feibus. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Sylvia Gerlich of Queens, New York and Belle Estroff of New York City.

She is survived by her husband, Myer Alperin, Dedham, Massachusetts and Scranton, Pennsylvania, a son, Steven Feibus, Lighthouse Point, Florida, and a daughter, Susan Feibus, Chicago, Illinois, her granddaughters Allison Feibus and Jackie Feibus as well as her sister, Doris Arkin, Dedham, Massachusetts.

Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 11 o’clock a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014 in Temple Israel Cemetery, Dunmore, Pennsylvania, by Rabbi Moshe Saks. The family will not be observing shiva. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity odonor’s choice.

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Linda Ullman
Posts: 5

Aunt ShirleyReply #4 on : Fri August 22, 2014, 17:58:27

My deepest sympathy to Myer. I am so grateful that I was able to say good-bye to my beautiful Aunt Shirley. Three Solomon sisters are together again...rest in peace.

Death of Shirley Feibus AlperinReply #2 on : Tue August 12, 2014, 22:08:50

Dear Cousins Myer, Steven & Susan,

I am so very sorry to hear of Shirley's death. I have many wonderful memories of Shirley when she was in the prime of her life. May her soul rest in peace. May her memory be for a blessing to all of you & to Allison & Jaclyn.